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DPH Urges Residents to Take Simple Precautions as Mosquito Season Begins - The Dillon County News, LLC

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COLUMBIA, S.C. — The South Carolina Department of Public Health (DPH) reminds South Carolinians of several tips to help prevent mosquito bites and eliminate mosquito larval habitats while enjoying time outside this summer. There are at least 61 different species of mosquitoes in South Carolina, but fortunately not all of them bite people. Often, mosquitoes are simply a nuisance, but some species can pose serious health risks to people and animal…
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DPH Encourages Safe Swimming, Water Safety Practices Ahead of Summer - The Dillon County News, LLC

COLUMBIA, S.C. — As temperatures rise and South Carolinians spend more time enjoying private or public pools, lakes, rivers, oceans, hot tubs and splashpads, the South Carolina Department of Public Health (DPH) reminds residents of the importance of practicing water and swimming safety. Each year, more than 4,000 unintentional drowning deaths occur in the United States. In 2024, 85 South Carolinians died because of unintentional drowning, accord…

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dillonnews.org broke the news on Saturday, May 30, 2026.
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